18th Annual Butterfly Ball

“Each May, Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost) holds its major fund-raising event. The evening program includes a reception, sit down dinner, a live auction and a raffle featuring exquisite jewelry. The 2015 committee is chaired by Daniela De Gasperis.

This evening’s proceeds play a critical role in Boost’s annual budget, helping it continue to deliver its programs and services to these vulnerable children. This includes last year’s launch of the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre at Boost, a partnership that has brought all professionals involved in child abuse cases to one location. The result is a child friendly, accessible and safe environment for children who are victims and their families.
Key Statistics

It is estimated that 2-6 children in every Canadian school classroom have witnessed some form of abuse in the home over the past year.

“Canadian police estimate that there are more than 100,000 websites containing thousands of child abuse images.

“93% of alleged perpetrators are known to their child victims.

“Boost’s invaluable work to help neglected and abused children include:

“Providing support to more than 500 children a year. The children receive assessment, counselling and preparation for court.

“Providing Primary Prevention programs to over 2,000 school-aged children, annually. The program teaches them the skills to make them less vulnerable to abuse.

Providing comprehensive training programs to promote early identification and effective intervention in order to reduce the incidence of child abuse and family violence.

With your support of this event, Boost will not only continue to provide critical service to the children and families but can increase services so that no child has to wait for help. Please join us on May 28, 2015 for an important and worthwhile cause. With warm regards,
Daniela DeGasperis
Butterfly Ball 2015 Event Chair”[https://boostforkids.org/sponsor/butterfly-ball]